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Program Description
The CAD Degree
prepares students for positions as a drafter or designer for a variety
of engineering and design related companies. The curriculum integrates
design methods and materials, structural mechanics and the creation of
engineering documents. Students participate in team projects to learn
problem solving, critical thinking, communication and technical skills.
The CAD department constantly upgrades to the latest Autodesk software,
which allows students to graduate with leading edge skills. To be
successful in this program it is desirable that students have a
background in computers and math, and have an aptitude for spatial
thinking.
Curriculum
Requirements: 61 credits
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Required
Program Courses: |
Credits |
Required
General Education: |
Credits |
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CAD 102 Computer-Aided Drafting |
3 |
ENG 101 College Composition |
3 |
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CAD 110 Technical Graphics Standards |
3 |
MAT 127 College Algebra |
3 |
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CAD 210 Computer Aided Drafting II |
3 |
MAT 220 Trigonometry |
3 |
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CAD 250 Computer-Aided Drafting and Design III |
3 |
MAT 221 Descriptive Geometry |
3 |
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12 |
PHY 151 General Physics |
4 |
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PHY 250
Statics & Strength of Materials |
3 |
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Choose from
Elective List: |
18 |
General
Education Core I |
3 |
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General
Education Core II |
3 |
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Elective
List: |
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General
Education Core III |
3 |
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CAD prefix courses or |
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28 |
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BUS 110 Introduction to Business |
3 |
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CIS 201 Visual Basic I |
3 |
Open
Elective: |
3 |
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CIS 214 Spreadsheet Applications |
3 |
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DES 105
Introduction to Interior Design |
3 |
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MFT 101
Foundations of QA, ISO9000, and TQM |
3 |
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MFT 103
Manufacturing Process |
3 |
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AAS
degree in Computer-Aided Drafting & Design articulates to:
•Husson
College, B.S. in Business and Technology
•University of Maine, B.U.S. in University Studies
Note: Articulation agreements are subject to change. For specific
details on these agreements, please consult the Advising Coordinator for
current information.
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